RUH Bath NHS Foundation Trust – Pathology Department

FORM FM/ POCT/24/3

Title: POCT Competence/One Step HCG Urine PregnancyTest Strip / Effective date: 04/02/17
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr etc.): / Surname:
Position:
Forename(s):
Dept & Ward / Extension No:

Task:POCT equipment training

Competency- attained when the trainee has the ability to perform the test/procedure unsupervised to a set standard on more than one occasion in a consistent manner,together with a working comprehension of the principles and concepts of the content of the key task.

Competency criteria include answers to documented competency questions and direct observation of performance of the task.

Criterion Evaluation - thecriteria areapproved by the appropriate Link Trainers.
Questions / Answers / Observed / Competency criteria checked
1. Why would a one step pregnancy strip test be performed?
2. Under what circumstances would a sample/ request be sent for analysis at the laboratory?
3. How does the Stripwork (only enough knowledge is needed to perform a test)?
4. What are the limitations of the test?
5. How do you obtain a sample and what is the sample collected into.
How do you prepare the sample for analysis
6. Strips.
Where are they stored?
Where are they disposed of when empty / expired?
Where are further supplies obtained?
7. Briefly describe how to perform AND interpret the test
Where would you locate the SOP (procedure) for this test?
8. Briefly describe how QC is run and recorded
9. What is the external quality control procedure for this test?
How often is it performed?
How does the sampling of the EQA vary from patient samples?
10. Describe the documentation procedure of patient’s results and any other relevant information pertaining to the strip.

Is aware of the POCT Policy and Procedure, as appropriate to their role and grade

Both can be found on the RUH intranet:-

and

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SOP/POCT/42/3

Statement: I have completed the Criterion Evaluation and consider myself to be confident and competent in the assigned task.
Signature: ……………………………………………Date:………………………..

Statement: I recognise the legal responsibilities of the tests that I undertake

Signature: ……………………………………………Date:………………………..

To be completed by the Task Assessor
I have assessed ...... and consider them to be competent in the assigned task.
Signature: …………………………………………….Date: ………………………..

Keep this form in your portfolio when complete. Your line manager will require a copy.

Author: H.Witham
Last updated: 20/06/17 / Checked by: N.Hodges / Approved by:N.Hodges / Page 1 of 4